Paola Fantato
Paola Fantato (born September 13, 1959 in Zevio , Province of Verona ) is an Italian archer and Paralympic champion.
Fantato was diagnosed with polio at the age of eight and has been in a wheelchair since then. In the 1980s she began to practice archery and was soon successful in related competitions. She won a bronze medal at the 1988 Summer Paralympic Games in Seoul and finally won gold four years later . In 1996 she took part in the Summer Olympics in Atlanta as a member of the Italian Olympic team .
Between 1988 and 2004 Fantato won five golds, one silver and two bronze medals.
successes
- 1988 Summer Paralympics Bronze (Women's Double FITA Round 2-6)
- 1992 Summer Paralympics Gold (Women's Individual AR2)
- 1996 Summer Paralympics Bronze (Women's Individual W2)
- Summer Paralympics 1996 Gold (Women's Teams open)
- Summer Paralympics 2000 Gold (Women's Individual W1 / W2)
- Summer Paralympics 2000 Gold (Women's Teams open)
- 2004 Summer Paralympics Gold (Women's Individual W1 / W2)
- 2004 Summer Paralympics Silver (Women's Teams open)
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Fantato, Paola |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Italian archer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 13, 1959 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Zevio , Province of Verona |